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8th out of 28 books
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Love Slave
It is no act of love that Regan experiences the night she takes her sister's place in the marriage bed, a counterfeit bride to sate the lust of her twin's new husband. Come morning, her sister, carrying another man's child, resumes her place and Regan is spirited away to a nunnery.
But a more exotic fate awaits the fiery Celtic beauty: Regan is sold to a slave trader. It wi...more
But a more exotic fate awaits the fiery Celtic beauty: Regan is sold to a slave trader. It wi...more
Paperback, 432 pages
Published
August 30th 1997
by Ivy Books
(first published 1995)
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I don't know quite how I feel about this. Part of the book I thought about taking it back to the library and not finishing it. Part of the book I thought was pretty decent. The overall saving grace is the main character. I like her tenacity and spirit. She is intelligent, beautiful, and honorable. What else can you want? Some of the dialog is stilted and choppy. Some of the plot areas make no sense whatsoever. And I don't find Ms. Small's sex scenes particularly sexy. That is saying something co...more
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Jan 12, 2010
Karla (Mossy Love Grotto)
marked it as to-read
This was the first of Bertrice's books where I couldn't finish it, and the trend has continued to the present day. The "English girl whisked off to exotic land" device had already been done to death by Ms. Small and the "twist" of this being some elite "love slave school" as compared to Small's usual harem setting had a bland and uninvolving pace. Meh. Didn't like it.
I remember discovering this book when I was 16 and secretly reading it hoping to not get caught by my parents. Well, either because I was too young or maybe because it was forbidden, I really liked it then and for some reason remembered it for a long time.
However, after I re-read it now, I wasn't sure I liked it as much. I might be prejudiced about this, but I'm not too supportive of the Muslim way of treating women (although it is a story that takes place a thousand years ago), slavery, harems...more
However, after I re-read it now, I wasn't sure I liked it as much. I might be prejudiced about this, but I'm not too supportive of the Muslim way of treating women (although it is a story that takes place a thousand years ago), slavery, harems...more
I decided to try a bodice ripper, which used to be popular back then. and I really loved this one. But I don't think I'll be reading a lot of bodice rippers though. The emotional pull of these books might just be too much for me. There is only so much angst I can handle between long separated lovers, rapes and epic adventures. I can see the appeal of these books though. and I'd probably try to revisit them someday. Bertrice Small is a brilliant author!
Jul 21, 2012
Jennifer
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
I won't even barely admit I read it! But Kay. >_>
Shelves:
bodice-rippers
I'm ashamed to admit I liked this for it's story.
But let me tell you, the first time I read this I was 14 years old (I had pilfered it from what I like to call my mom's bodice ripper bookshelf), and I sure had nooooo clue what I was getting myself in to.
I firmly recall thinking during one scene:
"WTF IS THIS SHIT?! ANAL BEADS?! YOU CAN PUT STUFF IN YOUR BUTTTT!@?!!!!!"
And that was only the start. This story isn't for the faint of heart or prude-ish, that's for sure.
I probably also shouldn't adm...more
But let me tell you, the first time I read this I was 14 years old (I had pilfered it from what I like to call my mom's bodice ripper bookshelf), and I sure had nooooo clue what I was getting myself in to.
I firmly recall thinking during one scene:
"WTF IS THIS SHIT?! ANAL BEADS?! YOU CAN PUT STUFF IN YOUR BUTTTT!@?!!!!!"
And that was only the start. This story isn't for the faint of heart or prude-ish, that's for sure.
I probably also shouldn't adm...more
I heard about this book from a friend and thought I would take a chance on it. It was a romance and I was in the mood for one. Personally, it was just ok. I was able to read it but it just isn't my typical style. It was written well and reading a story set in the time when women were sold into slavery was unique, but it just didn't captivate me like other romances did.
There were aspects of this book that I loved - and then others..... that I didn't love at all.
I loved the characters - they were all so well written and the locations and experiences that they go through was a very exciting journey.
I was disapointed however by the lack of time we actually get to see the Hero and the Heroine together - or the hero at all in fact. I thought he was a great charater but we hardly see him at all , and at times the heroine seems to forget all about him for chapters at...more
I loved the characters - they were all so well written and the locations and experiences that they go through was a very exciting journey.
I was disapointed however by the lack of time we actually get to see the Hero and the Heroine together - or the hero at all in fact. I thought he was a great charater but we hardly see him at all , and at times the heroine seems to forget all about him for chapters at...more
Such an odd book. Far too long. The pacing is weird. Moments that the author could have played on, like Karim and Zaynab's goodbye, are totally skipped yet she spends pages describing every room and house. Zaynab never seems to miss Karim and has no issue having sex with whoever she's with at the moment, while Karim abstains. Just a weird book, overall.
I was expecting to love this novel, since it has such a strong reputation, but I just did not like it. I don't enjoy romance novels where the heroine (or hero for that matter) sleeps with multiple people. I think it cheapens the romance aspect. She loves all the men she's sold to, yet loves one a little more than the rest? Eh. No thanks.
ZOMG! BUTTSECKS!!!!
This wasn't the first Bertrice Small novel to include teh buttsecks, but it was the first one to include buttsecks I borrowed from my mom, then after reading developed full body shudders when I realized MY MOM had read it.
This wasn't the first Bertrice Small novel to include teh buttsecks, but it was the first one to include buttsecks I borrowed from my mom, then after reading developed full body shudders when I realized MY MOM had read it.
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I'm not going to lie, I was a little uncomfortable with described violence or perverse acts in this story. With that being said I very much did enjoy the characters and story line. The author did keep my interest peaked.
my grandmother had this book laying around and i picked it up and for some reason i couldnt put it down lol yeah its a trashy romance novel bur it was interesting
Actually, this book should have 2.5 stars. I didn't really like it, but I didn't hate it. It's really smutty, but the emotional aspects of the relationships weren't that deep. That historical Moorish setting was kind of cool though.
Loved the main characters! The story was captivating to me. If you love epic adventures (or misadventures) of life and love-- you will enjoy reading this book!
OK, the title is awful but the story was so different from anything I have read lately- I simply couldn't put it down. Yes, as one can imagine lots of sex and "political incorrectness"- this was a thousand years ago after all...
I read this book years ago but I still remeber it I loved it I may just dig it up and read it again
Feb 02, 2012
Ashley
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I read this book YEARS ago and loved it. It's one of those books I do actually need to read again. <3
This is a book I don't want to admit to reading... or liking!
It should be rated with Xs instead of stars.
It should be rated with Xs instead of stars.
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It was a bit slow getting started but finished nicely although I found it predictable yet enticing.
I think the title introduces the theme quite well. Another 5 star for Small!
OMG, cheesy romance of the worst sort. Peeled grapes and all.
But hot sex.
But hot sex.
This was some eye opener for a thirteen year old, let me tell you.
Nov 23, 2008
Alyssa
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-romance-includes-some-ti,
romance
Smoking hot historical romance with an exotic setting.
Not your average Romance novel, but a total page turner
Nov 08, 2011
Enlforever91
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I have always loved Bertrice Small, I can't believe that I have never read this book! Looking forward to it!
I think this is one of my favorite books ever!
The last book I read from Ms. Small was Blaze Wyndham, and I really liked it. This one... eh, not so much. It was well-written, with good attention to detail and description, and the characters weren't bad, I just think I'm not too into the whole harem/slave plot. I've never before read a romance taking place in that sort of situation, and probably won't again. So, not a bad book at all, just wasn't really my thing.
Good book for woman...
very sexual and hot.
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Born in Manhattan, Bertrice Small has lived on eastern Long Island for 33 years, and she loves it! She is a Sagittarian, married to a Pisces, with an Aries son. Her greatest passions are her family; Finnegan and Sylvester, the family cats; Nicki, the elderly cockatiel who whistles the NY Mets charge call; her garden; her work, and just life in general.
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